Latest three-month snapshot through 2026-07-28 · 1 wave. Use the controls above to change the window.
Bourbon · 1 wave · n=72 answers, pooled
How often each model brings the brand up in recommendation answers.
| model | share of voice | answers |
|---|---|---|
| ChatGPT | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Claude | 0% | 0 of 24 |
| Gemini | 17% | 4 of 24 |
Wave-by-wave share of recommendation answers that named this brand.
| wave | share of voice | answers | change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-28 | 6% | 4 of 72 |
Recurring descriptions in the models' own words, grouped by theme.
“Maker’s 46 is a **wheated bourbon** (using wheat instead of rye as the secondary grain, which gives it a softer, sweeter profile) that undergoes a secondary finishing process with **seared French oak staves**.”
“At 92 proof, its heat and viscosity are very comparable to Maker’s 46.”
“* **Why it acts as an alternative:** Made by Heaven Hill, Larceny is often touted as the best overall value in wheated bourbon.”
“- **Maker's Mark** or **Larceny Small Batch** – If you want it even sweeter and softer, these wheated bourbons deliver soft sweetness and a smooth, approachable profile that Woodford fans love, since wheated bourbons tend to skew sweeter and rounder than rye-forward ones.”
“- **Maker's Mark** or **Larceny Small Batch** – If you want it even sweeter and softer, these wheated bourbons deliver soft sweetness and a smooth, approachable profile that Woodford fans love, since wheated bourbons tend to skew sweeter and rounder than rye-forward ones.”
“- **Larceny Small Batch** — **closest overall style.”
“This swap eliminates the spicy, peppery "bite" associated with rye, replacing it with a softer, sweeter, and smoother flavor profile.”
“- **Larceny Small Batch** — **best direct substitute.”
“* **Why it’s a great alternative:** Made by Heaven Hill, Larceny is Maker’s Mark’s biggest direct competitor.”
“It is incredibly approachable, serving up sweet notes of warm caramel, baked vanilla, bready notes, and a touch of light cinnamon.”
36 exact quoted mentions in this snapshot, grouped by coded tone. Recent quotes are deduplicated and mixed across models.
“Made by Heaven Hill, Larceny is Maker's Mark's biggest direct competitor. It is bottled at 92 proof (slightly higher than Maker's 90 proof) and delivers a rich, buttery profile of caramel, honey, and baked vanilla. It is often a few dollars”
“Produced by Heaven Hill, Larceny is widely considered one of the absolute best budget wheated bourbons on the market. At 92 proof, it is incredibly close to Maker's 46's strength (94 proof). It features a very similar flavor profile—sweet r”
“The closest mainstream substitute. Also wheated, generally a bit more peanutty/oaky and less caramel-forward than Maker's.”
“Larceny Small Batch is another good wheated, budget-friendly pick in the same "sweeter and softer" lane.”
“**Larceny Small Batch** — **closest overall style.** It is also wheated, at 92 proof, with toffee, caramel, butterscotch, and honey notes. It lacks the distinctive French-oak depth of 46, but is similarly smooth and usually a strong value. ”
“**Larceny Small Batch (~$30):** If you prefer a smoother, sweeter wheated bourbon (and don't want to pay astronomical”
Which competitors models suggest when shoppers ask for something cheaper.
3 of 36 mentions appear alongside an identifiable web citation. Citation does not establish causation.
| cited source | mentions |
|---|---|
| thebourboncentral.com | 2 |
| thewhiskeyshelf.com | 1 |
| thewhiskeywash.com | 1 |
Stores and sites models name as places to buy this brand.
| retailer | mentions |
|---|---|
| totalwine | 1 |
| Total Wine | 1 |
| abc.virginia.gov | 1 |
Method: fixed shopper questions asked repeatedly to Claude, OpenAI GPT and Gemini with web search on. Shares are the percentage of recommendation answers mentioning the brand. Quotes are AI outputs; full transcripts are kept as receipts.